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WorksheetsGlobalization and World Systems Quiz
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
The process of globalization is described as:
Fair and equal
Uneven and imbalanced
Limited to culture
Exclusive to the North
The Brandt Line (1980s) divided the world into:
East and West
North and South
Rich and poor
Old and new
Which hemisphere is generally associated with richer countries?
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
Latin America is considered part of the:
Global North
Global South
Core group
First World
Which of the following belongs to the Global North?
Brazil
Kenya
Germany
Philippines
Who coined the term “Third World” in 1952?
Karl Marx
Alfred Sauvy
Gerardus Mercator
Immanuel Wallerstein
The Global South mainly consists of:
Asia and Africa
Europe and North America
Russia and Japan
Australia and New Zealand
Which theory was proposed by Immanuel Wallerstein in 1974?
Modernization Theory
Dependency Theory
World Systems Theory
Social Capital Theory
Core countries are characterized as:
Wealthy and powerful
Poor and unstable
Isolated and neutral
Young and growing
Which group meets annually to discuss global issues?
ASEAN
OPEC
G8 Nations
European Union
The Global North is often characterized by:
Zero growth
Rapid growth
Weak trade
No democracy
The Philippines is considered part of the Third World because it was:
Colonized
Allied
Industrialized
Developed
Countries with industrialized economies but not fully advanced are called:
Core states
Second World
External states
Developing
Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
United States
United Kingdom
China
Germany
Which of the following best describes the Global South?
Technologically advanced
Politically marginalized
Fully industrialized
Economically equal
The Global North is associated with:
Democracy and stability
Poverty and conflict
Dependence and aid
Colonization history
Countries in the Global South are often:
Marginalized and unequal
Wealthy and advanced
Stable and democratic
Militarily dominant
A nation with oil wealth but unstable politics is part of the:
Core countries
Global North
External states
Periphery
Colonized nations in South America by Spain are called:
Latin America
Core group
Global North
Western states
The Global North dominates global:
Trade and politics
Sports and culture
Tourism and travel
Religion and values
Which country is part of the Global North?
Japan
Brazil
Kenya
Philippines
If a Global South nation relies on aid after a disaster, it shows:
Independence
Equality
Dependence
Stability
Countries like Germany, UK, and Italy are part of the:
Global South
External group
Global North
Periphery
A country that shares traits of both rich and poor is:
Core
Periphery
External
Third World
A nation that blocks a UN decision is part of the:
P5
ASEAN
OPEC
EU
The Philippines borrowing money for projects reflects:
Independence
Dependence
Balance
Power
The G8 meets yearly to discuss:
Energy and security
Arts and sports
Religion and culture
Travel and tourism
South Korea becoming a tech hub shows it moved into the:
Core group
External group
Periphery group
Global South
If China invests in Africa while exporting goods, it shows:
North role
South role
External role
Core role
A country with democracy, wealth, and aging population belongs to the:
Global South
Global North
External states
Periphery
Which countries make up the P5 of the UN Security Council?
US, UK, France, China, Russia
US, Germany, Japan, UK, France
China, India, US, UK, Brazil
Russia, Canada, France, Japan, US
Which of the following is a Global South region?
Africa
North America
Western Europe
Australia
The Global South is often located in:
Tropical areas
Polar areas
Desert areas
Arctic areas
Which of the following is a Global North country?
Italy
Kenya
Brazil
Indonesia
Which is a feature of the Global South?
Low income
High technology
Aging population
Stable politics
The 1569 map that highlighted the Global South was made by:
Gerardus Mercator
Alfred Sauvy
Karl Marx
Max Weber
Which country is part of the G8?
Canada
Brazil
Philippines
India
The Global South is generally:
Developing
Developed
Industrialized
Advanced
The Global North is linked with:
Trade dominance
Poverty dominance
Unequal labor
Marginalization
Which is a characteristic of Global North economies?
High standard of living
Weak institutions
Dependence on aid
Political instability
The Global South only exists in the Southern Hemisphere.
True
False
The Global North is associated with technological advancement and stability.
True
False
The Philippines is considered part of the Third World because it was colonized.
True
False
The term “Third World” is now outdated and offensive.
True
False
Peripheral countries have strong militaries and influence.
True
False
The G8 includes France, Germany, Italy, UK, Japan, US, Canada, and Russia.
True
False
Global South and Third World are conceptually the same.
True
False
Wallerstein’s World Systems Theory categorizes countries as Core, Peripheral, and External.
True
False
Developed societies of Europe and North America represent the Global North.
True
False
Global divides only exist in economics and not in politics.
True
False
Latin America was colonized mainly by Spain.
True
False
Core countries are wealthy and militarily strong.
True
False
The Brandt Line was introduced in the 1980s.
True
False
Wallerstein’s theory was proposed in 1974.
True
False
The Global South is free from unfair labor practices.
True
False
External countries act as a buffer between Core and Periphery.
True
False
The P5 has the power to block UN decisions even if most members agree.
True
False
Global North nations often face zero or very low population growth.
True
False
The Philippines is geographically in the North but belongs to the Global South.
True
False
Poverty and inequality can still exist inside Global North countries.
True
False
Global South nations are often politically marginalized.
True
False
The G8 focuses on issues like energy, terrorism, and global security.
a) True
False
Developed countries never experience economic crises.
True
False
The Global North dominates not only trade but also global politics.
True
False
Unequal trade is common between Global North and Global South.
True
False
The concept of the Third World originated during the Cold War.
True
False
Global South refers broadly to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania.
True
False
Colonization played a major role in the development of the Global South.
True
False
The Philippines was part of the galleon trade before opening to world commerce in 1834.
True
False
The Suez Canal shortened travel time between Europe and Asia, including the Philippines.
True
False
The Cold War divided countries into First, Second, and Third World.
True
False
Core countries usually dominate world institutions and decision-making
True
False
Core countries usually dominate world institutions and decision-making
True
False
Global divides are permanent and cannot change.
True
False
Global South countries have no influence in world trade.
True
False
Core countries often hold significant colonial history.
True
False
External countries share characteristics of both rich and poor nations.
True
False
The Philippines is classified as part of the Global South in world systems.
True
False
The UN Security Council’s permanent members include five powerful states.
True
False
Globalization benefits all countries equally without divides.
True
False
